Posts Tagged ‘healthy choices’
Healthy Pasta Dinner
Although there are many alternatives to “traditional” pasta, my favorite by far is Quinoa. (pronounced “keen wah”) The first time I served it to my family and they didn’t even notice the difference, so I knew I hit the jackpot. I have been serving healthy pasta ever since! There are a number of different varieties.…
Read MoreNutty Cheesecake
One of my favorite treats is cheesecake. I used to go to the Cheesecake Factory with my face pressed up against the glass trying to decide. But I gave it up a few years ago when I gained a few extra pounds. Okay, more than a few. I adapted this recipe from a South Beach…
Read MoreHealthy Tuna Wraps
Tuna is is rich in protein, low in fat and calories and is an excellent source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids which help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Buying fresh tuna is the best tasting and the best for us, but these days many rely on canned tuna for their favorite tuna recipe.…
Read MoreIncredible Benefits to Drinking Lemon Water
There are many benefits to drinking water, but did you know there are even more benefits to drinking lemon water? Lemons are considered natural antiseptics and digestive aids, in addition, to being chocked full of Vitamin C. When mixed with water, they still keep these properties. There are no expensive additives to this easy over…
Read MoreChicken & Bean Soup
This soup is loaded with protein and fiber and makes for a healthy choice for lunch or dinner! Beans are a great source of fiber and keeps food from being stored in the body. Beans also help lower cholesterol. Cholesterol needs fiber to be removed from the body, so it’s a healthy choice to have them…
Read MoreFall Squash Soup
We think about Fall squash as a more starchy vegetable, however, recent studies prove that not all starch is not the same. The starch content of winter squash adds some key health benefits. Winter squash contains many antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, as well as anti-diabetic and insulin-regulating properties. Don’t forget to save the seeds! They make a…
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